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... 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Accessories 3 2 Product Overview 4 3 Features and Functions 7 Features 7 Connections 9 LED Indicator 10 Remote Control 11 4 Getting Started 14 Package Contents 14 Installation Requirements 14 Operating System Compatibility 14 Installation Procedure 15 5 Network Setup 23 Ethernet Network... Network Connection 28 6 Finding Your Content 29 Accessing Media Content 29 Transferring Files 34 Share a Folder on Your Computer 39 Using the Web UI 40 7 Operating the Media Player 45 Using the Remote Control 45 Using a USB Keyboard 47 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...
... 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Accessories 3 2 Product Overview 4 3 Features and Functions 7 Features 7 Connections 9 LED Indicator 10 Remote Control 11 4 Getting Started 14 Package Contents 14 Installation Requirements 14 Operating System Compatibility 14 Installation Procedure 15 5 Network Setup 23 Ethernet Network... Network Connection 28 6 Finding Your Content 29 Accessing Media Content 29 Transferring Files 34 Share a Folder on Your Computer 39 Using the Web UI 40 7 Operating the Media Player 45 Using the Remote Control 45 Using a USB Keyboard 47 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...
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...support.wd.com and see "Using a USB Keyboard" on page 47). You can register directly from the device using the supplied remote control (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 45) or a USB keyboard (see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. This information may be required when requesting technical ...of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your region. WD TV Media Player User Manual Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your media player has an active network connnection, you can find this product, visit: ...
...support.wd.com and see "Using a USB Keyboard" on page 47). You can register directly from the device using the supplied remote control (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 45) or a USB keyboard (see Knowledge Base Answer ID 1048. This information may be required when requesting technical ...of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your region. WD TV Media Player User Manual Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial and model numbers of your media player has an active network connnection, you can find this product, visit: ...
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...remote control to stream HD. Customize buttons for easy text input. Advanced navigation options Thumbnail, list, and preview modes - Search by thumbnails of its location in one menu regardless of photos, album covers, video preview, and movie cover art. Media library - WD TV Media Player... User Manual High-performance, streaming-ready Wi-Fi® - This unique feature lets you need to make your big screen TV. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5 Includes the latest wireless technology -- ...
...remote control to stream HD. Customize buttons for easy text input. Advanced navigation options Thumbnail, list, and preview modes - Search by thumbnails of its location in one menu regardless of photos, album covers, video preview, and movie cover art. Media library - WD TV Media Player... User Manual High-performance, streaming-ready Wi-Fi® - This unique feature lets you need to make your big screen TV. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - 5 Includes the latest wireless technology -- ...
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... three long flashed followed by three short flashes-A system diagnostic failure has occurred. LED Indicator WD TV Media Player User Manual 1 2 Item 1 2 Component Infrared receiver LED Description • Receives signals from the remote control. Point the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed. • On...
... three long flashed followed by three short flashes-A system diagnostic failure has occurred. LED Indicator WD TV Media Player User Manual 1 2 Item 1 2 Component Infrared receiver LED Description • Receives signals from the remote control. Point the tip of the remote control to the infrared receiver and ensure that the path between the two is unobstructed. • On...
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...-numeric keys 10. Next Page 8 16 16. EJECT (safe removal of a finger using the WD TV Remote app. Infrared transmitter 1 2. Shortcut/function keys 17 18. Remote Control WD TV Media Player User Manual CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with the tap of a soft key or the swipe of attached storage) 9 10 18 Note: For...
...-numeric keys 10. Next Page 8 16 16. EJECT (safe removal of a finger using the WD TV Remote app. Infrared transmitter 1 2. Shortcut/function keys 17 18. Remote Control WD TV Media Player User Manual CAUTION: Do not expose the batteries or the remote control with the tap of a soft key or the swipe of attached storage) 9 10 18 Note: For...
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... bottom of the tab to display more remote control functions (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 45 for details about these functions). WD TV Media Player User Manual Home Screen The WD TV Remote app UI home screen includes many of the same functions as the physical remote control unit (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 45 for details about these...
... bottom of the tab to display more remote control functions (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 45 for details about these functions). WD TV Media Player User Manual Home Screen The WD TV Remote app UI home screen includes many of the same functions as the physical remote control unit (see "Using the Remote Control" on page 45 for details about these...
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... an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Operating System Compatibility The media player is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. GETTING STARTED - 14 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Media Player User Manual WD TV media player Remote control and...
... an optical digital (S/PDIF) or stereo audio input jack (audio playback only) Operating System Compatibility The media player is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. GETTING STARTED - 14 4 Getting Started Package Contents WD TV Media Player User Manual WD TV media player Remote control and...
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... locations do not require a power plug clip. WD TV Media Player User Manual Installation Procedure The media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. See "Step 1 - The media player powers up automatically. If applicable, connect the power clip to the media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into the remote control. 4. Connecting a USB Device (Optional)" on page 22). Insert...
... locations do not require a power plug clip. WD TV Media Player User Manual Installation Procedure The media player installation procedure is outlined below: 1. See "Step 1 - The media player powers up automatically. If applicable, connect the power clip to the media player's DC connector, and then plug the opposite end into the remote control. 4. Connecting a USB Device (Optional)" on page 22). Insert...
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Press / to select the USB device. 3. To remove a USB device: 1. GETTING STARTED - 21 Press OK. Disconnect the USB device from the media player. With the selected, press OK again. 4. Press the EJECT button 2. WD TV Media Player User Manual Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that you first press the EJECT button on the remote control before removing a USB device.
Press / to select the USB device. 3. To remove a USB device: 1. GETTING STARTED - 21 Press OK. Disconnect the USB device from the media player. With the selected, press OK again. 4. Press the EJECT button 2. WD TV Media Player User Manual Removing a USB Device To prevent data loss, it is highly recommended that you first press the EJECT button on the remote control before removing a USB device.
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..., then click Login. Important: Your media player must use a network-connected computer or smart phone to Network Settings. The Web UI launch page displays. You can be set up on the remote controller and navigate to use the Web UI...control certain functions. Enter the default password ("admin") in the Password field. 3. The Web UI menu options display. Launching the Web UI 1. Select your media player's IP address, press Setup on the network (see the media player's IP address. 2. Note: To find your preferred language from the Language list. 4. WD TV Media Player...
..., then click Login. Important: Your media player must use a network-connected computer or smart phone to Network Settings. The Web UI launch page displays. You can be set up on the remote controller and navigate to use the Web UI...control certain functions. Enter the default password ("admin") in the Password field. 3. The Web UI menu options display. Launching the Web UI 1. Select your media player's IP address, press Setup on the network (see the media player's IP address. 2. Note: To find your preferred language from the Language list. 4. WD TV Media Player...
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WD TV Media Player User Manual System Click System in the Web UI home page to manage the system status of your computer. You can change the password, set the device name, view network information, and choose date and time settings using your media player and view general network .... FINDING YOUR CONTENT - 41 Click the Open in the Web UI home page to control the media player using these options. Remote Click Remote in separate window link to control your smartphone as a virtual remote controller by touching the buttons on your smartphone. You can copy the URL from this browser ...
WD TV Media Player User Manual System Click System in the Web UI home page to manage the system status of your computer. You can change the password, set the device name, view network information, and choose date and time settings using your media player and view general network .... FINDING YOUR CONTENT - 41 Click the Open in the Web UI home page to control the media player using these options. Remote Click Remote in separate window link to control your smartphone as a virtual remote controller by touching the buttons on your smartphone. You can copy the URL from this browser ...
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... settings. Navigate through the audio/video playback. Goes back to skip back 10 minutes. Scans backward during audio/video playback. WD TV Media Player User Manual 7 Operating the Media Player Using the Remote Control The media player's ergonomic remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for playback of files and device setup. Press and hold the power button for...
... settings. Navigate through the audio/video playback. Goes back to skip back 10 minutes. Scans backward during audio/video playback. WD TV Media Player User Manual 7 Operating the Media Player Using the Remote Control The media player's ergonomic remote control lets you navigate the Home screen, browse for playback of files and device setup. Press and hold the power button for...
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.... SPACE BAR (Play/Pause) Toggles between pause and playback. + (FF) Scans forward through Home options, menu screens, media libraries, on the media player. WD TV Media Player User Manual Using a USB Keyboard As an alternative to using the remote control, you can plug a USB keyboard into sleep mode and turns off the volume output V (Subtitle) Switches a video's subtitles...
.... SPACE BAR (Play/Pause) Toggles between pause and playback. + (FF) Scans forward through Home options, menu screens, media libraries, on the media player. WD TV Media Player User Manual Using a USB Keyboard As an alternative to using the remote control, you can plug a USB keyboard into sleep mode and turns off the volume output V (Subtitle) Switches a video's subtitles...
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...when an app is selected. WD TV Media Player User Manual Using the Media Player UI The Home screen displays when turn on your media player or press HOME on page 184). To select either of the two UIs, see "User Interface Backgrounds" on the remote control. Button Up/Down/Left/Right arrows...Alerts Setup These categories are two different UIs available for the media player-the Grid UI (default) and the Mochi UI. The menu options in the following remote control keys to navigate through the screens. OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER - 49 Navigate all the way to the top of the Home ...
...when an app is selected. WD TV Media Player User Manual Using the Media Player UI The Home screen displays when turn on your media player or press HOME on page 184). To select either of the two UIs, see "User Interface Backgrounds" on the remote control. Button Up/Down/Left/Right arrows...Alerts Setup These categories are two different UIs available for the media player-the Grid UI (default) and the Mochi UI. The menu options in the following remote control keys to navigate through the screens. OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER - 49 Navigate all the way to the top of the Home ...
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Go to the main browser screen of the type of media you want to "Media Library Compilation" on the remote control. 3. Title, File Name, Album or Artist (Music); Music Search Options - WD TV Media Player User Manual Search Function You must first enable the Media Library Compilation feature before using the Search function. Go to search for instructions. Select...
Go to the main browser screen of the type of media you want to "Media Library Compilation" on the remote control. 3. Title, File Name, Album or Artist (Music); Music Search Options - WD TV Media Player User Manual Search Function You must first enable the Media Library Compilation feature before using the Search function. Go to search for instructions. Select...
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...then press OK to OK. Alternatives to this method are as an alternative to the methods above. Plug a USB keyboard into the media player as follows: - 4. Use the alpha-numeric keys on the keyboard). If you want to erase the last character entered... for multi-lingual/multi-character input (applicable to certain letters on the remote control to enter search terms. For example, press the 2 button a number of times to enter a, b, or c; then press OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER - 60 Select Contains or Starts with, then press OK twice. WD TV Media Player User Manual 5.
...then press OK to OK. Alternatives to this method are as an alternative to the methods above. Plug a USB keyboard into the media player as follows: - 4. Use the alpha-numeric keys on the keyboard). If you want to erase the last character entered... for multi-lingual/multi-character input (applicable to certain letters on the remote control to enter search terms. For example, press the 2 button a number of times to enter a, b, or c; then press OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER - 60 Select Contains or Starts with, then press OK twice. WD TV Media Player User Manual 5.
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... on -screen keyboard again and redefine the search parameters. For example, inputting 'glo' will be included in the Search field). OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER - 61 This toggles you define the search parameters, select Submit on -screen keyboard, then press OK. All files with filenames that begin...search from the display. Press OK to perform the saved search. 6. If there are no media files matching the search parameters, press OK to display the on the remote control. WD TV Media Player User Manual Navigate to and press OK to move the cursor backward and to move the ...
... on -screen keyboard again and redefine the search parameters. For example, inputting 'glo' will be included in the Search field). OPERATING THE MEDIA PLAYER - 61 This toggles you define the search parameters, select Submit on -screen keyboard, then press OK. All files with filenames that begin...search from the display. Press OK to perform the saved search. 6. If there are no media files matching the search parameters, press OK to display the on the remote control. WD TV Media Player User Manual Navigate to and press OK to move the cursor backward and to move the ...
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... and video folders in the media player's local drive by selecting the Video icon and then using the media player. The display will either be in "Accessing Media Content" on Browser Display settings). WD TV Media Player User Manual 9 Watching Video ...media player, follow the instructions in preview view (default), grid view, list view, or gallery view, depending on your TV using the left and right arrow buttons on your Browser Display setting (see "Accessing Media Content" on page 29 for the selected video. Locate the video file you can watch videos on the remote control...
... and video folders in the media player's local drive by selecting the Video icon and then using the media player. The display will either be in "Accessing Media Content" on Browser Display settings). WD TV Media Player User Manual 9 Watching Video ...media player, follow the instructions in preview view (default), grid view, list view, or gallery view, depending on your TV using the left and right arrow buttons on your Browser Display setting (see "Accessing Media Content" on page 29 for the selected video. Locate the video file you can watch videos on the remote control...
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...See "Select Multiple" on page 69. Add Shortcut to Home Page This function creates a shortcut to select the scan speed) 2. WD TV Media Player User Manual Videos Folder Options With a folder selected in Home Page and press OK to add the folder icon to resume playback on ... on the home page. Press Back when finished to return to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Rescan See "Rescan Info" on the remote control to the main menu. Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on page 68.
...See "Select Multiple" on page 69. Add Shortcut to Home Page This function creates a shortcut to select the scan speed) 2. WD TV Media Player User Manual Videos Folder Options With a folder selected in Home Page and press OK to add the folder icon to resume playback on ... on the home page. Press Back when finished to return to control video playback: Button Function STOP Discontinues video playback PAUSE/PLAY Pauses or resumes video playback 1. Rescan See "Rescan Info" on the remote control to the main menu. Video Playback Controls Use these buttons on page 68.
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..., Scene Selection, Set Up, Special Features, etc. Important: For DVD navigation to select the scan speed) 2. DVD Navigation Controls Use these buttons on the media player remote as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special Features, etc. Up arrow • At the main menu, move between...79 WD TV Media Player User Manual DVD Navigation In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been successfully saved and stored on an attached USB hard drive or a networked hard drive connected to the media player, you would using the buttons on the remote control to control DVD ...
..., Scene Selection, Set Up, Special Features, etc. Important: For DVD navigation to select the scan speed) 2. DVD Navigation Controls Use these buttons on the media player remote as Play Movie, Scene Selection, Set Up, Special Features, etc. Up arrow • At the main menu, move between...79 WD TV Media Player User Manual DVD Navigation In most cases, when the contents of an entire DVD have been successfully saved and stored on an attached USB hard drive or a networked hard drive connected to the media player, you would using the buttons on the remote control to control DVD ...